Monthly Archives: February 2026
Markets expect the RBNZ to keep the OCR at 2.25%, with a 99% probability priced in
Written on February 17, 2026 at 10:42 am, by
Markets price 99% chance RBNZ holds OCR at 2.25% despite mixed data; hikes expected later.
Commerzbank’s Moses Lim says Malaysia’s ringgit leads Asia, aided by growth, FDI inflows, exports and technology investment
Written on February 17, 2026 at 10:41 am, by
Malaysian ringgit leads Asia, rising 4% as growth, investment, and steady exports support currency strength.
During the North American session, silver fell nearly 1% as a firm US Dollar pushed it below 50-day SMA
Written on February 17, 2026 at 10:12 am, by
Silver slipped nearly 1% as strong US dollar pressured prices below 50-day SMA; bearish momentum persists.
With US markets shut, the dollar steadied as traders awaited FOMC minutes, UK CPI and PCE
Written on February 17, 2026 at 10:11 am, by
Currencies steady as holidays mute trade; eyes on UK data, US PCE, Iran talks, gold dips.
OCBC strategists say USD/SGD is range-bound near lows as soft US data pressures the Dollar
Written on February 17, 2026 at 9:42 am, by
USD/SGD trades near lows; softer US data sustains Fed cut bets, while strong SGD limits declines.
Gold falls beneath $5,000 as the US Dollar strengthens amid limited liquidity, with US and China markets closed
Written on February 17, 2026 at 9:41 am, by
Gold dips below $5,000 in thin holiday trade as dollar firms; Fed cut bets persist, tensions rise.
BNY expects BSP to cut Philippine rates 25bps to 4.25%, pressuring peso amid growth worries
Written on February 17, 2026 at 9:12 am, by
BNY expects BSP to cut 25bp to 4.25% Feb 19, citing growth risks, peso support.
Societe Generale’s Dev Ashish says the court paused Colombia’s wage hike, boosting the peso mood
Written on February 17, 2026 at 9:11 am, by
Colombia’s Council of State suspends Petro’s 23% minimum-wage hike, requiring a justified new decree within eight days.
AUD stays subdued near 0.7072 against a firmer US Dollar, with RBA minutes awaited by traders
Written on February 17, 2026 at 8:42 am, by
Australian dollar steadied near 0.7072 as Fed rate-cut timing and upcoming RBA minutes shaped markets.
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur says China’s record Q4 2025 surplus strengthens evidence of a tightly managed yuan
Written on February 17, 2026 at 8:41 am, by
China’s Q4 2025 current account surplus hit a record USD 242 billion, while FDI surged to USD 38.8 billion.
